On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the COVID-19 outbreak was officially a pandemic as rates of infection rose significantly in the U.S. and across the world. On March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in...
Month: August 2020
Michigan Court Of Appeals Upholds Governor’s Executive Order Authority Under The EPGA
by stevejedinak | Aug 28, 2020 | Civil Litigation, COVID-19
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s controversial executive orders have triggered a court battle with the Michigan Legislature. Beginning March 10, 2020, the governor declared a state of emergency due to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic based on her authority under...
What Are The Penalties For Failure To Register Your Motor Vehicle In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 26, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
In the State of Michigan, every motor vehicle, recreational vehicle, trailer, semitrailer, and pole trailer, when driven or moved on a street or highway, is subject to annual registration at the Secretary of State office. The cost of registration can vary from...
Are You Eligible To File Taxes As A Qualifying Widow(er)?
by stevejedinak | Aug 24, 2020 | Federal Taxation
The loss of a spouse is a traumatic loss to endure, especially if there were also young children left behind. If the deceased spouse was the family breadwinner, then the emotional devastation is coupled with financial uncertainty. Fortunately, the Internal...
What Are The Penalties For Delivery Of A Controlled Substance Causing Death In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 21, 2020 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Distributing illegal drugs has severe consequences in the State of Michigan ranging from hefty fines, lengthy probation or a long prison sentence. Illicit substances will fall into the hands of individuals who either do not have the body tolerance to handle it...
Can You Be Charged With A DUI Offense On Private Property In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 19, 2020 | DUI Offenses
Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be on a public road to be pulled over, questioned and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Michigan. MCL 257.625(1) states “[a] person… shall not operate a vehicle (1) upon a highway; or (2) other place open...
Michigan Supreme Court Vacates Jury Tampering Conviction For Man Distributing Pamphlets To Prospective Jurors Outside Of Courthouse
by stevejedinak | Aug 18, 2020 | Criminal Law
On July 28, 2020, the Michigan Supreme Court issued its opinion in People v Wood, __ Mich __ ; __ NW2d __ (2020)(Docket No. 159063) and vacated the defendant’s conviction for jury tampering because he had not actually attempted influence “jurors” as defined...
What Is The Homeowner’s Right Of Redemption After The Foreclosure Sale In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 17, 2020 | Property Law
It would seem that a foreclosure is final after the auction, but it is not. A foreclosure sale occurs when the mortgagee/lender (e.g. the bank) exercises its right to sell the home at auction to protect against a serious loss after the mortgagor/borrower stops...
What Are The Penalties For Using Or Possessing A Short-Barrel (“Sawed-Off”) Shotgun Or Rifle In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 14, 2020 | Firearm Offenses
The short-barrel (or “sawed-off”) shotgun is romanticized in movies and television as a potent weapon. It seems to combine the power of a regular shotgun with the portability of a handgun. It is easier to carry and conceal on someone’s person without the long...
What Happens If Too Many Unpaid Parking Tickets Accrue In Michigan?
by stevejedinak | Aug 12, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
Parking tickets are annoying, and a driver who sees one under his or her windshield wiper may be tempted to throw it in the glove box and forget about it. However, the municipality that issued that parking ticket will not forget. Failing to pay that ticket on...
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